U.S. military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems; Anthropic not on the list

The Pentagon said Friday (May 1, 2025) that it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks, allowing the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars.

Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection and SpaceX will provide their resources to help “augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments,” the Defense Department said.